Connecting 2nd nano to one pc (2 user accounts)

My girfriends nano was set up (and works) several months ago. I have set up a new user account on the PC for me for my nano. Have tried to run the set up cd (under my account), but was asked if I wanted ro delete the exisitng I-tunes? Didn't want to do this as might delete girlfriends copy? Have saved some songs from CD's onto I-tunes (under my account), but dont I have to register my seriel number? Do I have to set up anything under my user account?
Have read the "how to use multiple Ipods with one Computer" factsheet, but this doesn't really help me.
Any suggestions......?
Thanks..S
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